Venison Stew

Venison Stew

Years ago, I fell into the habit of boning out all of the deer I was lucky enough to drag out of the woods. My Uncle Elton loved venison, and I always made sure he had a good supply in his freezer. Elton lived alone with two big dogs to keep him company – an...
Learn The Art Of Hunting

Learn The Art Of Hunting

Did you know sportsmen and women play an important role in wildlife management? They advocate for conservation policies and fund a majority of wildlife conservation efforts. But fewer and fewer are engaged in the great outdoors. That’s why Tennessee Wildlife...
Tahr In The Other Land Down Under

Tahr In The Other Land Down Under

Tahr abound among the towering peaks of the other “Down Under,” New Zealand. The challenge is getting close enough to make the shot. There is another “land down under.” Not the one you’re thinking of. It is, by any measure, far, far away from anywhere that you might...
Horses I Have Known: The Leaner 

Horses I Have Known: The Leaner 

These are actually affectionate animals who like nothing better than to lean their full body weight against you as you are trying to mount, adjust their tack, load paniers, etc. Usually a friendly shove will set things straight. The difficulty occurs when the horse...
Baptizing A Mule Deer Hunter

Baptizing A Mule Deer Hunter

The cathedral of Utah’s game-rich mountains provides hallowed ground for a father-son foray into the heart of the game. The gentle foothills and mountains in this stretch of Utah are home to all manner of the state’s big game—elk, mule deer, black bear and mountain...